1 The Lord says, “City of Babylon,go down and sit in the dirt.People of Babylon, sit on the ground.You are no longer the ruler.You will no longer be calledtender or beautiful.
2 You must use large stones to grind grain into flour.Remove your veil and your nice skirts.Uncover your legs and cross the rivers.
3 Men will see your nakedness.They will see your shame.I will punish you.I will punish every one of you.”
4 Our Savior is named the Lord of heaven’s armies.He is the Holy One of Israel.
5 “Babylon, sit in darkness and say nothing.You will no longer be called the queen of kingdoms.